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- Evolution of the migration phenomenon on the « Belgian » territory from Prehistory to the 19th century : Prehistory, Roman era, Germanic invasions, Middle Ages and Modern times.
- Immigration in Belgium in the 19th and 20th centuries :
 Immigration from 1830 to 1914 ;
 Immigration waves and localization of the foreigners ;
 The general immigration policy and the law on foreigners.

One of the most recent and complete syntheses on the migration phenomenon in Belgium.
The work clearly highlights how long this phenomenon has been in existence, the mixing of populations and the diverse origins of the migrants.
The notes devoted to the different groups of migrants notably deal with the causes of migrations (political, economical, etc.), with the integration and image problems in Belgium, with the activity sectors that welcome the migrants, with the places of settling and of residence and with the life and work conditions.
Also notice the article devoted to the evolution of the immigration policy and of the law on foreigners.